The following is an indicative list of invited talks organized at the Department.
Invited Talk (23.11.2022) on the topic “Paths of Literacy” (Sofia Nikolaidou, Phd, Writer, Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Media, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). On the occasion of her book “The Golden Bracelet” (Metaihmio, 2020) (Poster) Event coordinator: Maretta Sidiropoulou.
Invited Talk (18.05.2022) on the topic “Therapeutic Creative Writing” (Nikolaos Tsergas, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Democritus University of Thrace. Event coordinator: Maretta Sidiropoulou.
Invited Talk (28.03.2022) on the topic “Applied educational interventions using photography in preschool children” (Katerina Dermata, Phd in Visual Literacy and Social Emotional Intelligence, Preschool Educator). Event coordinator: Maretta Sidiropoulou. (Poster)
Invited Talk (14/1/2021) on the topic “The Rubic Cube and the teaching profession” (Domna Kakana, Professor at the Department of Early Childhood Education & Education Sciences and Dean of the School of Pedagogy of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). Event coordinator: E. Penteri.
Invited Talk (20/10/2020) on the topic “Social Pedagogy in Germany: A Social Pedagogue talks to us about the profession through her experience” (Mr. Hatsomatsidou, Greek-born Social Pedagogue from Germany). Event coordinator: E. Penteri. The topic of the speech concerns the studies and profession of social pedagogue in Germany through the personal experience of the invited speaker.
Invited Talk (30/3/2019) on “Use of Virtual Worlds in Education” (I. Hadzilygeroudis, Professor of the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics of the University of Patras). Event coordinator: D. Prentzas. (poster)
Invited Talks (18/3/2019) on the occasion of the International Women’s Day and in the context of the unit concerning the role of the school in the reproduction of social inequalities based on gender, of the course “Sociology of Education II: School-Community Relations” (Elisavet Tsonidou, President of the Equality Committee of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis, Panagiota Pardalidou-Doulami, President of the Greek Women’s Union – Alexandroupolis Branch and Archontia Kyroglou, Psychologist of the Counseling Center for Support of Women-Victims of Violence of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis). Event coordinator: D. Stefanidis (Adjunct Lecturer). The aim is to inform students attending the course about the feminist interpretation of school inequality and to raise their awareness of the social issue of gender-based violence.
Two-day seminar (05.05.2015 and 12.05.2015) on the topic “Coding and analysis of children’s speech, through the CLAN (Computerized Language ANalysis) program of CHILDES (Child Language Exchange System)” Dr. Silvia Nieva, School of Psychology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Organizer: Alexandra Karousou
Lecture – Experiential seminar (15/5/2014) on the topic “Creative Writing and Education” (Th. Koutsoyiannis, Philologist). Event coordinator: S. Iakovidou.
Invited Talk (27/3/2012) on the topic “Young Children in Children’s Literature: Acquisition of Skills and Psycho-Emotional World” (M. Kanatsouli, Professor of the Department of Early Childhood Education and Education Sciences of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). Event coordinator: A. Economidou.
Invited Talk (14/12/2011) on the topic “In the Workshop of Narration: techniques and tricks of writing” (Ch. Chrysopoulos, Dr. of Philosophy, Author, Teacher of Creative Writing at the National Center for Creative Writing, Award winner from the Academy of Athens). Event coordinator: S. Iakovidou.
Invited Talk (25/11/2011) on the topic “Work in Groups: a teaching strategy in the demands of the times” (K. Chrysafidis, Professor, TEAPI-EKPA), K. Karadimitriou.
Invited Talk (24/11/2011) on the topic “Preschool Education: from caregiving to scientifically documented psychopedagogical intervention” (K. Chrysafidis, Professor, TEAPI-NKUA). Event coordinator: M. Moumoulidou.
Invited Talk (10/11/2011) on the topic “Intercultural Education in Greece: from Government Announcements to Everyday School Practice” (E. Politou, Dr. Philologist at the Intercultural High School of Sappes, Rodopi). Event coordinator: G. Mavrommatis.
Invited Talk (3/11/2011) on the topic “Contribution des interactions aux acquisitions a lecole maternelle. Les apports theoriques de reference sur la question de la contribution des interactions aux acquistions (Contribution of interactions to acquisitions in kindergarten. Theoretical references on the question of the contribution of interactions to acquisitions)” (Christine Berzin, Professor at the Jules Verne University, Amiens, France). Event coordinator: M. Moumoulidou.
Invited Talk (16/5/2011) on the topic “Developmental Tests for Preschool and Early School Age Children” (S. Mantoudis, Developmental Occupational Therapist)
Invited Talk (17/3/2011) (V. Papatheodorou, author of Children’s Literature).
Invited Talk (26/5/2010) on “Educational Reform and Changes in Early Childhood Education in Hong Kong” (HO Keung KwoK, Professor, School of Continuing Professional Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education). Event coordinator: G. Rekalidou.
Invited Talk (29/4/2010) on “The Recognition and Treatment of Learning Difficulties and Behavioral Problems in Primary School Children” (Dr. Natalie Politikos, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA). Event coordinator: M. Fakinos
Invited Talk (4/12/2002) on the topic “Art books for children” (F. Papantoniou). Event coordinator: A. Economidou.
Invited Talk (3/12/2002) on the topic “And I wore paper shoes…” (A. Stroumpouli). Event coordinator: G. Rekalidou.
Invited Talk (21/11/2002) on the topic “Suggestions for a Child-Centered Approach in Kindergarten” (K. Chrysafides). Event coordinator: M. Moumoulidou.
Invited Talk (20/11/2002) on the topic “Discourse and rhythm in the narration of the fairy tale” (M. Maratou). Event coordinator: D. Damianou.
Invited Talk (14/11/2002). The author Sotiris Dimitriou talks about his work. Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (13/11/2002) on the topic “Children’s Literature and Ideology” (M. Kanatsoulis, A. Giannikopoulou). Event organizers: A. Economidou, V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (4/2/2002) in the context of the Socrates-Erasmus Programme teaching staff exchanges, on the topic: “The Modern Greek Novel between 1880 and 1922” (Renee-Paule Debaisieux-Zemour, Professor). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (23/3/2001) in the context of the Socrates-Erasmus Program teaching staff exchanges, on the topic: “Constantine Christomanos, his life and work. – Corfu, the “homeland of the soul”, in the “Book of Empress Elisabeth” (Renee-Paule Debaisieux-Zemour, Professor). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (22/3/2001) in the context of teaching staff exchanges of the Socrates-Erasmus Program, on the topic: “Constantine Christomanos, his life and work. – Painting and Music in the “Book of Empress Elisabeth” (Renee-Paule Debaisieux-Zemour, Professor). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (22/5/2000) on the topic “We must find a solution… Adolescents’ perceptions of fatherhood” (D. Sakkas, Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Athens). Event coordinator: P. Koufaki (Invitation).
Invited Talk (22/5/2000) on “Technology Educational Reform in the U.K. and the Global Context” (Trevor Davies, Professor of the Department of Sciences of Education, University of Reading).
Invited Talk (18/5/2000) on the topic “The Color of Painting” (S. Koursaris, Painter). Event coordinator: A. Prepis.
Invited Talk (16/5/2000) on the topic “Acquisition of speech through television programs” (Gery d’ Ydewalle, Professor of Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, University of Leuven, Belgium). Event coordinator: E. Gonida.
Invited Talk (16/5/2000) on the topic “The design of preschool education programs for children with special needs” (Paddy Favazza, Ass. Professor of the University of Memphis, USA). Event coordinator: M. Nikolaazi.
Invited Talk (12/5/2000) on the topic “Christian education of the senses in preschool age according to Saint Chrysostom and its application in modern pedagogical practice” (K. Yorda, Dr. of Pedagogy). Event coordinator: E. Zoumas.
Invited Talk (29/5/1998) on the topic “Paul Kalligas and his journey to Constantinople and Smyrna (1845)” (M.P. Masson, professor at the University of Montpellier III). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (28/5/1998) on the topic “Paul Kalligas, the diversity of his works and actions, the unity of his thoughts” (M.P. Masson, professor at the University of Montpellier III). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (13/5/1998) on “Sexual Education of Young People – Comparative Data” and “Sexual Education in School: the Views of Parents, Teachers and Young People” (Roger Ingham, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Southampton, England). Event coordinator: M. Loumakou.
Invited Talk (12/5/1998) on the topic “Sexual Behavior – Sexual Health of Young People” (Roger Ingham, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Southampton, England). Event coordinator: M. Loumakou.
Invited Talk (19/1/1998) on the topic “Male and female identities in adolescence” (Vasiliki Deligianni, Assistant Professor of the Department of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). Event coordinator: P. Koufaki.
Invited Talk (4/12/1997) on the topic “Problems of Preschool Religious Education in Romania Today” (Ioannis Moldovianou, Professor, University of Bucharest). Event coordinator: E. Zoumas.
Invited Talk (27/11/1997) on the topic “The Illustration of Children’s Books in the 19th Century” (Kyriakos Delopoulos, Author-Bibliographer). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (28/11/1996) on the topic “The Formation of Children (1879-1922): orientations and searches” (Vicky Patsiou, Assistant Professor, University of Athens). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (20/5/1996) on the topic “The symbolic and ritual construction of the social person” (Th. Paradelis, Special Scientist of the Department of Social Anthropology, University of the Aegean). Event coordinator: E. Avdikos.
Invited Talk (2/5/1996) on the topic “Problems of school attendance and the role of the teacher” (Christos Katsikas, editor of the magazine “The Anti-Notebooks of Education”). Event coordinator: P. Yiagounidis.
Invited Talk (15/12/1995) on the topic “Thought and Language” (C. Papaspyrou, Dr. of Philosophy, Faculty of Language Sciences, University of Hamburg). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (4/12/1995) on the topic “Human Brain – Learning and Education” (M. Katsiou-Zafrana, Associate Professor of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). Event coordinator: P. Yiagounidis.
Invited Talk (25/11/1995) on the topic “Metamorphoses of Children’s Literature” (A. Zervou, Associate Professor, University of the Aegean). Event coordinator: V. Kontogianni.
Invited Talk (1/11/1995) on the topic “The Cultural Identity of the Greek-Speaking People of Southern Italy” (K. Nikas, Professor of Modern Greek Language and Literature at the University of Oriental Studies in Naples, Italy). Event coordinator: E. Avdikos.
Invited Talk (14/12/1994) on the topic “Legal Substances of Addiction” (Alcohol-Sedatives) (G. Potamianos, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Panteion University). Event leaders: L. Beze, N. Tzavaras.
Invited Talk (28/11/1994) on the topic “Children’s Dress Codes” (K. Bada, Assistant Professor, University of Ioannina). Event coordinator: E. Avdikos.
Invited Talk (22/3/1994) on the topic “Children’s Perception and Mathematical Representation” (A. Patronis, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, University of Patras).
Invited Talk (4/3/1994) on the topic “The problem of myth from the perspective of Social and Political Philosophy” (P. Noutsos, Professor, University of Ioannina). Event coordinator: E. Avdikos.
Invited Talk (18/2/1994) on the topic “Observations on the didactic significance of the fairy tale” (M.G. Meraklis, Professor, University of Athens). Event leader: E. Avdikos.
Invited Talk (13/12/1993) on the topic “The communicative abilities of the infant mind: Contemporary findings and theories” (G. Kougioumoutzakis, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Crete). Event coordinator: L. Beze.
Invited Talk (1/12/1993) on the topic “Social Development in Preschool Education, Teaching Approach” (E. Ntoliopoulou, Dr. of Educational Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens). Event coordinator: N. Papaprokopiou.